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Next week (July 30, 2008) Backpacking Light will release "Light in the Wild," an exclusive fine art poster print developed by Monte Dolack. To learn more about the artist and how this painting came to fruition, be sure to listen to this podcast.

Ron Craighead interviews Montana artist Monte Dolack, who takes us on an artists’ journey from his early days in Great Falls to Hollywood and back to Montana - revealing a life dedicated to the preservation of wilderness and wildlife through art.

Re: Podcast: Light in the Wild with Monte Dolack
on 07/23/2008 21:27:43 MDT

There's a tarp pitched, yet he's carrying a pack and appears to have poles in his hands. He must be visiting another ultralighter. It's an interesting combination of trees as well--a huge krumholtz lodgepole and tiny spruce.

It does appear to capture the essential qualities of ultralight--I like the minimum of "gear" and the smallness of "man".

He appears to be camped out of the valley/lake basin so he's made a good choice for camping.

Podcast: Light in the Wild with Monte Dolack
on 07/24/2008 09:34:21 MDT

Kevin, note that the hiker is holding one trekking pole, the other is holding up the front of the tarp and the rear of the tarp is hidden from view so one can only assume that the rear of the tarp is attached to a durable tree or rock.

Podcast: Light in the Wild with Monte Dolack
on 07/28/2008 08:48:46 MDT

Ken,

There is a proliferation of wildlife and landscape art available for people interested in decorating their living and working spaces with fine art. Many of us whom have this desire would also like to see a bit of ourselves reflected in the wild places that are the subject of such art, as we like to consider ourselves a small part of the places we visit.

Backpacking Light chose Mr. Dolack because viewing a Dolack painting is not unlike the introspective view you have upon waking up in a wild place.

Received my signed poster today! All I can say is WOW. The pic on the website does not do it justice. You have to see the real thing. I can't wait to get it framed and on my wall. I have a space right over the fireplace for it. My compliments to Monte Dolack, and Backpackinglight for doing the print. I was worried after I ordered it, that I wouldn't like it, but when I opened it, it took my breath away. Many Thanks to Monte and BPL!